Glipizide-Metformin Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Low Blood Sugar

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Inadequate Vitamin B12
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Taste Impairment
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Nail Disorder
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Weight Gain

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Blood Disorder
  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, A Type Of Lung Disorder
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Destruction Of Red Blood Cells By Body's Own Antibodies
  • Hepatic Porphyria
  • Increased Blood Acidity Due To High Levels Of Lactic Acid
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
  • Liver Damage
  • Liver Failure
  • Liver Inflammation Resulting From An Abnormal Immune Response
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Pancreatitis
  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
  • Drowsiness
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Hives
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Itching
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication

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